Tuition Rates

Many people would like to complete a degree and stay out of debt. Our low tuition rates help emerging leaders receive solid biblical training and not be hindered financially.

2019-2020 Undergraduate Tuition Rate = $200 per credit hour

2019-2020 Graduate Tuition Rate = $280 per credit hour

2019-2020 Doctoral Tuition Rate = $325 per credit hour

Select your desired degree in the grey banner above to see an example breakdown of costs. Scholarships are available for students who do not use VA Education Benefits or federal financial aid.

Note: tuition rates and fees are subject to change at the discretion of GCD’s Board of Directors.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

GCD offers 4 undergraduate Certificate programs, with classes offered on-campus or online (can be entirely online). Each Certificate requires 10 courses (or 30 credit hours), which can be completed in 1 year for full-time students.

Here is an example financial breakdown:

Application Fee: $50 (one-time)

Semester 1 Total Fees: $2,460
Tuition for 4 courses (full-time): $2,400
Library card fee (one-time): $10
Technology fee: $50

Semester 2 Total Fees: $2,450
Tuition for 4 courses (full-time): $2,400
Technology fee: $50

Semester 3 Total Fees: $1,250
Tuition for 2 courses (half-time): $1,200
Technology fee: $50

Graduation Fee: $100 (for each conferred degree)

TOTAL COST: $6,310

Note: books and required class resources are not included in this breakdown, but can be estimated at $100 per course. Tuition rates and fees are subject to change at the discretion of GCD’s Board of Directors.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREES

GCD offers 4 Associate of Arts degree programs, with classes offered on-campus or online (can be entirely online). Each degree requires 20 courses (or 60 credit hours), which can be completed in 2 years for full-time students.

Here is an example financial breakdown:

Application Fee: $50 (one-time)

Semester 1 Total Fees: $2,460
Tuition for 4 courses (full-time): $2,400
Library card fee (one-time): $10
Technology fee: $50

Semester 2 Total Fees: $2,450
Tuition for 4 courses (full-time): $2,400
Technology fee: $50

Semester 3 Total Fees: $2,450
Tuition for 4 courses (full-time): $2,400
Technology fee: $50

Semester 4 Total Fees: $2,450
Tuition for 4 courses (full-time): $2,400
Technology fee: $50

Semester 5 Total Fees: $2,450
Tuition for 4 courses (full-time): $2,400
Technology fee: $50

Graduation Fee: $100 (for each conferred degree)

TOTAL COST: $12,410

Note: books and required class resources are not included in this breakdown, but can be estimated at $100 per course. Tuition rates and fees are subject to change at the discretion of GCD’s Board of Directors.

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREES

GCD offers 5 Bachelor of Arts degree programs, with classes offered on-campus or online (can be entirely online). Each degree requires 40 courses (or 120 credit hours), which can be completed in 4 years for full-time students.

Here is an example financial breakdown:

Application Fee: $50 (one-time)

Semester 1 Total Fees: $2,460
Tuition for 4 courses (full-time): $2,400
Library card fee (one-time): $10
Technology fee: $50

Semester 2 Total Fees: $2,450
Tuition for 4 courses (full-time): $2,400
Technology fee: $50

Semester 3 Total Fees: $2,450
Tuition for 4 courses (full-time): $2,400
Technology fee: $50

Semester 4 Total Fees: $2,450
Tuition for 4 courses (full-time): $2,400
Technology fee: $50

Semester 5 Total Fees: $2,450
Tuition for 4 courses (full-time): $2,400
Technology fee: $50

Semester 6 Total Fees: $2,450
Tuition for 4 courses (full-time): $2,400
Technology fee: $50

Semester 7 Total Fees: $2,450
Tuition for 4 courses (full-time): $2,400
Technology fee: $50

Semester 8 Total Fees: $2,450
Tuition for 4 courses (full-time): $2,400
Technology fee: $50

Semester 9 Total Fees: $2,450
Tuition for 4 courses (full-time): $2,400
Technology fee: $50

Semester 10 Total Fees: $2,450
Tuition for 4 courses (full-time): $2,400
Technology fee: $50

Graduation Fee: $100 (for each conferred degree)

TOTAL COST: $24,660

Note: books and required class resources are not included in this breakdown, but can be estimated at $100 per course. Tuition rates and fees are subject to change at the discretion of GCD’s Board of Directors.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATES

Courses for these graduate programs are offered on-campus or online (can be entirely online). These degrees focus on Bible and Theology, Christian Counseling, Christian Leadership, or Ministry and require 8 courses (or 24 credit hours) which can be completed in 1 year for full-time students.

Here is an example financial breakdown:

Application Fee: $50 (one-time)

Semester 1 Total Fees: $2,580
Tuition for 3 courses (full-time): $2,520
Library card fee (one-time): $10
Technology fee: $50

Semester 2 Total Fees: $2,570
Tuition for 3 courses (full-time): $2,520
Technology fee: $50

Semester 3 Total Fees: $1,730
Tuition for 2 courses (full-time): $1,680
Technology fee: $50

Graduation Fee: $100 (for each conferred degree)

TOTAL COST: $7,030

Note: books and required class resources are not included in this breakdown, but can be estimated at $300 per course. Tuition rates and fees are subject to change at the discretion of GCD’s Board of Directors.

MASTER OF ARTS DEGREES

Courses for these graduate programs are offered on-campus or online (can be entirely online). These degrees focus on Biblical Studies or Christian Leadership, and require 12 courses (or 36 credit hours) which can be completed in 2 years for full-time students.

Here is an example financial breakdown:

Application Fee: $50 (one-time)

Semester 1 Total Fees: $2,580
Tuition for 3 courses (full-time): $2,520
Library card fee (one-time): $10
Technology fee: $50

Semester 2 Total Fees: $2,570
Tuition for 3 courses (full-time): $2,520
Technology fee: $50

Semester 3 Total Fees: $2,570
Tuition for 3 courses (full-time): $2,520
Technology fee: $50

Semester 4 Total Fees: $2,570
Tuition for 3 courses (full-time): $2,520
Technology fee: $50

Graduation Fee: $100 (for each conferred degree)

TOTAL COST: $10,440

Note: books and required class resources are not included in this breakdown, but can be estimated at $300 per course. Tuition rates and fees are subject to change at the discretion of GCD’s Board of Directors.

MASTER OF DIVINITY DEGREE

Courses for this 75 credit hour graduate program are offered on-campus or online (can be entirely online). This degree requires 25 courses, which can be completed in 3 years for full-time students. Scroll down to see details for the 90 credit hour M.Div. degree.

Here is an example financial breakdown:

Application Fee: $50 (one-time)

Semester 1 Total Fees: $2,580
Tuition for 3 courses (full-time): $2,520
Library card fee (one-time): $10
Technology fee: $50

Semester 2 Total Fees: $2,570
Tuition for 3 courses (full-time): $2,520
Technology fee: $50

Semester 3 Total Fees: $2,570
Tuition for 3 courses (full-time): $2,520
Technology fee: $50

Semester 4 Total Fees: $2,570
Tuition for 3 courses (full-time): $2,520
Technology fee: $50

Semester 5 Total Fees: $2,570
Tuition for 3 courses (full-time): $2,520
Technology fee: $50

Semester 6 Total Fees: $2,570
Tuition for 3 courses (full-time): $2,520
Technology fee: $50

Semester 7 Total Fees: $2,570
Tuition for 3 courses (full-time): $2,520
Technology fee: $50

Semester 8 Total Fees: $2,570
Tuition for 3 courses (full-time): $2,520
Technology fee: $50

Semester 9 Total Fees: $890
Tuition for 1 course: $840
Technology fee: $50

Graduation Fee: $100 (for each conferred degree)

TOTAL COST: $21,610

Note: books and required class resources are not included in this breakdown, but can be estimated at $300 per course. Tuition rates and fees are subject to change at the discretion of GCD’s Board of Directors.

MASTER OF DIVINITY DEGREE

Courses for this 90 credit hour graduate program are offered on-campus or online (can be entirely online). This degree requires 30 courses, which can be completed in 4 years for full-time students.